Love in the Red Chamber

Chapter 81 "I want to be with my sister..."

At this time in Ningguo Mansion, Xia Jingui looked at the submissive Jia Rong, and she felt more and more unwilling.

This kind of unwillingness did not come from how much wronged she had suffered, but that she felt uneasy day and night when she thought of these two big Buddhas pressing on her head.

Of course, there are also grievances.

At least in her opinion, it was indeed a great grievance.

Not to mention that since the past few days, Jia Zhen has gone crazy and often asks the maid to bring gifts.

Especially yesterday, Grandpa Zhen spent 1000 taels of silver to buy a charming and coquettish girl.Jia Zhen often buys girls, Xia Jingui doesn't care about it at all, but the woman's name is not good, so she even named it 'Yugui'.

Whenever Xia Jingui thought of Jia Zhen's deepest intentions, she felt nauseated.

"I'm going to be rude today. Whoever wants to please go. I won't go!" Xia Jingui yelled loudly, not knowing who he was going to tell.

Jia Rong persuaded from the side, "If you don't like that person's name, please ask the master to change it for her. These days, the master has often sent apologies, and the old things should be over. Don't make trouble with such a small matter. The family is not happy." Harmony. The master doesn't mess with grandma now, so grandma..."

"Just your mother's fart. He didn't provoke his aunt? Who knows whose name he called at night when he rubbed the prostitute to sleep."

That's right, Jia Zhen hasn't come to provoke her recently, and even every day when she greets her, she asks the maid to send a message through the door.

However, in Xia Jingui's mind, she imagined that Jia Zhen, a 40-year-old girl, hugged the prostitute's waist and called "Guier" at night.

The anger in her heart was even greater, as if she had been desecrated.

Jia Rong was scolded by Xia Jingui, so she could only coax Xia Jingui with a playful smile. Seeing that Xia Jingui was really indifferent, she had to dress up and go to the master to say hello.

When Youshi asked, Jia Rong could only lie that Xia Jingui was unwell, and she didn't come today.

Youshi is a transparent person in Ningguo Mansion, and has no real power anywhere.On weekdays, Xia Jingui couldn't help but because of what happened to Jia Zhen last time, Youshi didn't dare to provoke Xia Jingui easily.

Hearing that Xia Jingui didn't come today, he naturally didn't say anything.

On the contrary, it was Jia Zhen who heard that Xia Jingui was unwell, so she gave Jia Rong a good lesson with an attitude, blaming Jia Rong for failing to take good care of her daughter-in-law.

Jia Zhen asked again: "It's okay, it doesn't matter if you need it. Did you ask someone to go outside to find a doctor?"

Jia Rong just lowered her head and replied in a low voice: "It doesn't matter, my wife said it would be good to rest for two days, maybe it was suddenly hot yesterday and I didn't notice the cold and warm."

When Jia Zhen heard this, she immediately went to ask someone to see a doctor.

But Youshi guessed what Xia Jingui was thinking, and said politely: "Rong'er should pay more attention, if she should be called an imperial doctor, she should be called an imperial doctor, and Rong'er and his wife can discuss it by themselves."

Seeing this, Jia Zhen didn't force her anymore, but felt upset, and after sending Jia Rong away, she couldn't wait to go to Doufengxuan in Huifang Garden, holding the thin waist of "Yugui" in both hands and calling "Guier".

Youshi was also quite helpless, regardless of whether Xia Jingui was really ill, she asked someone to bring some supplements to her.

Xia Jingui didn't appreciate it, and she didn't look good towards Jia Rong. Instead, she dragged Baochan into the room and chatted for a long time.

In the courtyard of Lian's Second Grandma in Rongguo Mansion, Wang Xifeng couldn't help being curious after hearing Jia Rong's answer: "Which girl is Jing Qing looking for? What's her family background?"

Qin Zhongyang said: "Sister, don't ask, I don't know what liking and love are. It's useless to talk about things that don't have a word."

Wang Xifeng also waved his hands and really didn't ask, but he felt a little pity in his heart.

Only Jia Zheng, Mrs. Wang and her in the Rongguo Mansion knew that they knew Qin Zhong today, and now that Qin Zhong has really been awarded a sixth-rank official rank, how can they not see that Qin Zhong has a bright future in the future?
Wang Xifeng now has the intention to win over Qin Zhong, but at the same time treats Qin Zhong like a close relative.

She thought that if the two families could join in-laws in the future, wouldn't it be a good talk?When Qin Zhong became an official in the future, he needed the help of the Jia family, not to mention his future.

When Wang Xifeng waited for Qin Zhong to leave, her beautiful eyes turned slowly and thoughtfully, and she really felt that she could talk to Mrs. Wang about this matter.

At this time, Qin Zhong had already greeted Jia Mu, Mrs. Wang and others, and left the Rongguo Mansion.

Poor Xue Pan still wanted to wait for Qin Zhong to come up with a plan, but he couldn't wait.

Two days later, Xue Pan, Jia Baoyu, and Jia Lan went to the Qin family in Qinghe Town for a while, but Qin Zhong didn't have much time to greet them.

Qin Zhong was in the field when it was cooler in the morning and afternoon.

Although he asked someone to buy several high-yielding soybean varieties to plant, the specific growth and quality of the varieties are still unclear.

He needs to pay attention all the time, so people start recording from germination.

Now that the soybeans are in flowering stage, it is even more necessary for him to observe and take a close look at each individual plant.He even asked someone to set up a pergola next to him, and he could go to the pergola to enjoy the cool and rest at any time.

These days have made him tired for a while, even after taking a shower at night, he doesn't think much about other things.

During this day, Qin Zhong was busy in the fields, but he saw a lot of people coming from the market in front of the town.

"What a big battle!" He muttered, but he didn't pay much attention. He lowered his head and continued to record the number of flower buds, the number of stems and leaves, the height of the plant, etc. in the cool time of the morning.

When the soybeans become pods in the future, the daily situation of the pods will be recorded, and the number of pods per plant and how many beans will be borne in the pods.

"What are you doing in the field?"

Someone called him at the gate of Qin's house.

Qin Zhong just raised his head and saw from a distance that it was Uncle Chen and Fifth Master Chen who had come.He cupped his hands, but he didn't come out from the field. Instead, he continued to call the people around him to squat down and observe the situation of soybeans.

"This kid!" King Zhongshun spat secretly, and said with a smile, "I never thought that my uncle and I would be shut out."

Obviously Emperor Longtai was in a good mood today, he greeted King Zhongshun and went to wait in the arbor next to him.

This waited for a whole morning, until the sun was getting stronger and Emperor Longtai and King Zhongshun could hardly stay in the shed, Qin Zhong led a group of people out of the field slowly.

"It's tiring for you two to wait so long!" Qin Zhong chuckled and ordered some bowls of cold boiled water to be poured, and he took a bowl and drank it directly.

Emperor Longtai and King Zhongshun hesitated and drank the water.

King Zhongshun asked, "What are you doing in the field?"

"Observe the growth of soybeans and prepare for the experiment next year." Qin Zhongshen gave a mysterious smile.

Zhongshun Wang Qi said: "Do you still have the ability to increase the yield of beans?"

"After trying it, I know that it can't be done overnight." What Qin Zhong thought in his heart was to first select a stable and high-yielding soybean variety, and then interplant it with corn.While maximizing the use of land and soil, we will slowly select and cultivate higher-yielding soybean and corn varieties.

King Zhongshun smiled when he heard this, looked at Uncle Chen, and seemed to say: "I said that even if this kid has no practical experience, he will not be lazy." '

Uncle Chen nodded, and asked: "Jingqing's ambition is here?"

Qin Zhong glanced at the people hiding everywhere around him, and now he could guess that the identities of the two were different, he laughed and said, "I have aspirations, but I have no aspirations. Aspirations make people look hungry, and no aspirations make friends with each other." I want to be happy like a flower and a beautiful family.”

King Zhongshun shook his head helplessly, he had heard this argument before.

Emperor Longtai was also dumbfounded.

Qin Zhong didn't care what they thought, he just invited the two masters to go to Qin's house.

The advantage of the yard is that it is more shaded and cooler, and it is much cooler in summer than outside.A few people sat in the front hall to drink tea, and the wind passing through the hall from north to south added to their enjoyment.

A few people chatted for a while, from fanmai (corn) and sweet potato (sweet potato) to talking about spreading small things into acres and so on.

Qin Zhong smiled and said: "In the final analysis, it is still a question of food. The people of China should be safe and sound. As long as they have a mouthful of food and a place to sleep, they can be satisfied. Therefore, any policy should ensure that the people have a meal. They all have a place to sleep. Let’s say Gansu suffered a drought this year, so we just need to implement the relief strategy to Gansu.”

Uncle Chen said: "I'm afraid Jingqing is thinking too simple. The household department can't afford to pay so much money after disasters every year."

Qin Zhong pursed his lips, and took a careful look at Chen Wuye.

"The lack of money is not simple? Have you checked the fields of retired officials and freshmen from all over the country? As long as their land taxes come back, is the court afraid of running out of money? If you really need emergency, just write a letter and ask for mercy from the internal affairs It’s okay if the government allocates a sum of money.”

After finishing speaking, Qin Zhong laughed dryly.

Uncle Chen frowned secretly.

King Zhongshun laughed and said, "Jingqing really thinks it's simple. It takes time to check the fields, and it is only implemented in some provinces. How can the Ministry of Households get the money so quickly."

"You are officials of the Ministry of Households, so naturally you are speaking for the Ministry of Households. If you are officials of the Ministry of War, I'm afraid you will tell the Ministry of War short of money; if you are officials of the Ministry of Industry, you will say that the Ministry of Industry has no money. Let me tell you, there is really no money. , don’t always stare at the farmer’s one-acre three-point land.”

"What do you mean by Jingqing? Is there any other place where money comes from?"

Qin Zhongdao: "Naturally, the preferential treatment of the officials in the court must be guaranteed, otherwise it will not be possible to attract talents from all over the country. Farmers have little income from the land and are often hit by disasters, let alone increase taxes. Then why not start with businessmen, they have the most money."

"merchant?"

"That's right. Merchants, the current business taxes are mostly internal tariffs, regular tariffs, customs duties, etc., as well as market and residential taxes. However, the total tax on commerce and trade is relatively low, except for salt, iron, tea, etc. So much so that the rich merchants get richer, and the Jiangnan area is more prosperous and richer than Shenjing. It is better to expand the scope of taxation to clothing, food, supplies, and groceries. The tax is divided into details and taxed according to the amount. Increase the trade of all merchants The income tax is 4, and the merchant will pay 25% to the Ministry of Households for how much money the business makes."

Qin Zhong always felt that the commercial tax in ancient times was really low. Except for the exclusive iron and salt, which was taxed at one tenth, the others turned out to be one tax at thirty.Compared with the previous life, can that be called tax?
He laughed and said, "Collect the speculative money from merchants, help the poor people, and stabilize Dachu without chaos. I think the two masters have proposed this method, and they will consider it now. In addition, foreign businessmen The tax can also be increased a bit. Wouldn’t it be good to subsidize the people of the country with money from foreigners?”

He was so excited about talking nonsense.

Emperor Longtai and King Zhongshun were dumbfounded.

Increase business tax?

"Jingqing is a good idea!" Emperor Longtai didn't know whether it was a compliment or a sarcasm, and said softly with a heavy expression.

He's really thinking about it.

And he thought about it very carefully, the more he thought about it, the more excited he became.As long as the money from the Ministry of Internal Affairs is not used, and the interests of officials and merchants are not used...

[Uncle Chen’s favorability +1, Yangshou increased by 1 day]

King Zhongshun also lowered his head and pondered, the so-called increasing income and reducing expenditure is indeed increasing income.

only……

It sounds very unreliable!
Is this expression agitated now?

King Zhongshun raised his eyebrows, and glanced at Qin Zhong quietly.Is this kid talking about the current mind?
[Chen Wuye's favorability +1, Yangshou increased by 1 day (intimacy)]

The two masters left, leaving in silence.

Qin Zhong looked at the empty hands, and could only sigh with emotion: "You're all fucking stingy!"

But such emotions didn't bother Qin Zhong for a moment, he still had many things to do.He spends in the fields from mid-June to August.It wasn't until August that soybeans were harvested by category that he relaxed.

Tonight, Mid-Autumn Festival.

Qin Zhong and Qin Keqing led a group of maids to enjoy the moon in the backyard.

He raised his glass, "Sister, happy birthday."

Qin Keqing felt that dishonest hand, she bent her eyes, smiled and drank with him. "If Jing Qing doesn't make trouble, I will be happy."

"Where am I making trouble!" Under the dim moonlight, Qin Zhong became more and more wanton. "Good sister, I just want to..."

"I want to go to the attic with my sister to watch the moon!"

"Why do you go to the attic, it's not invisible here." Shang Qin Keqing felt that Qin Zhong seemed to be planning something.The attic is not very convenient, you need to put a ladder to climb up and down, what good can you do if you go to the attic at night.

"Looking up at the backyard, like looking at the sky from a well, it's better to go upstairs and look far away." Qin Zhong laughed.He leaned into Qin Keqing's ear again, and said softly: "Today, I want to be with my sister..."

(End of this chapter)